Will they fit?

Corporal Posts : 102 Join date : 2010-01-02 Age : 114

Hey guys, im planning on getting a new plate carrier and some pouches, but being a n00b, im not sure whether or not all of the pouches i plan on purchasing will fit the plate carrier. Shocked

Perhaps someone would be so kind as to determine that for me...
This is the plate carrier,
and i plan on buying two of these, and two of these.

Subject: Re: Will they fit? Sun Dec 12, 2010 8:47 pm

Well first, I do own that plate carrier (same color I think) and I think you can do better.
It is very stiff...very loose...and it lacks side realty. I regret buying it (bought for $60, sold for $20)

Captain Posts : 431 Join date : 2010-05-15 Age : 28

I think the 2 smg pouches would just fit on the front, and if you used the back, the two utility pouches would fit. However, the utility pouches would be hard to reach, and would be best just to get a teamate to open/close. I do love my Condor plate carrier with the cummerbund if you are willing to spend a little more.

Corporal Posts : 102 Join date : 2010-01-02 Age : 114

I don't know that i would be willing to spend any more. I think for now, this plate carrier should be just fine, as long as i can fit all of the pouches. Hopefully they will all be able to fit on the front...

Subject: Re: Will they fit? Sun Dec 12, 2010 9:01 pm

Its a good rig, but you have to realize how little space it has. Took me 2 years to get mine perfect.

Captain Posts : 431 Join date : 2010-05-15 Age : 28

Sgt. Pepper wrote:: I don't know that i would be willing to spend any more. I think for now, this plate carrier should be just fine, as long as i can fit all of the pouches. Hopefully they will all be able to fit on the front...

If you manage to get the utility pouches on the front, they will probably a) be in an awkward position, or b) restrict more movement.

Corporal Posts : 102 Join date : 2010-01-02 Age : 114

Well i was thinking that if i can't fit them both, i can probably get one above the mag pouches, and one on the back.

Subject: Re: Will they fit? Sun Dec 12, 2010 9:25 pm

Sgt. Pepper wrote:: Well i was thinking that if i can't fit them both, i can probably get one above the mag pouches, and one on the back.

Well what kind of loadout are you running? A chest rig may be better for your budget and needs.

Corporal Posts : 102 Join date : 2010-01-02 Age : 114

I think i'll probably just end up going with the OE tech crossdraw vest...

Subject: Re: Will they fit? Sun Dec 12, 2010 9:59 pm

Sgt. Pepper wrote:: I think i'll probably just end up going with the OE tech crossdraw vest...

Meh, I'd move away from that if possible. The OE's have kinda become the symbol for newbiness.

Corporal Posts : 102 Join date : 2010-01-02 Age : 114

Well, I am a newb... Idk. I probably wont need the holster, seeing as i don't have a respectable pistol. I think i'll probably just go with either that plate carrier, or this, and maybe only get one utility pouch.

Subject: Re: Will they fit? Sun Dec 12, 2010 10:04 pm

Umm.... those utility pouches are Velcro, not MOLLE. So unless you want to buy and sew on Velcro panels, they ain't gon' work.

Subject: Re: Will they fit? Sun Dec 12, 2010 10:15 pm

Sgt. Pepper wrote:: Well, I am a newb... Idk. I probably wont need the holster, seeing as i don't have a respectable pistol. I think i'll probably just go with either that plate carrier, or this, and maybe only get one utility pouch.

I feel like I'd be setting you up for failure and disappointment if I were to endorse that.

http://www.opsgear.com/index/page/product/product_id/1802/category_id/209/category_chain/62,209/product_name/7+Pocket+Chest+Rig
http://www.uscav.com/Productinfo.aspx?productid=19820&TabID=137